Organized by

5 - 9 September 2025 - Vicenzaoro 5 - 8 September 2025 - VO Vintage
chevron_left chevron_right

Cerca

VO AWARDS

VO AWARDS

The most authentic excellence in the world of jewellery
  1. home arrow_right
  2. VO Awards

 

The VO Awards celebrate the most authentic excellence in the jewellery world: a prestigious recognition signed Vicenzaoro, dedicated to the brightest talents, the most revolutionary innovations and the most extraordinary creations in the industry.

A tribute to those whose boldness, style and contemporary sensibilities are redefining the language of luxury and inspiring the future of the goldsmith's art.

THE CATEGORIES

The VO Awards categories were created with the aim of highlighting excellence in contemporary jewellery, rewarding jewellery that best expresses aesthetics, quality, innovation and craftsmanship. Each category represents a creative world, a stylistic vision, a different interpretation of goldsmith talent.

THE COMPETING CATEGORIES

Explore all categories

arrow_back
arrow_forward

The categories fit coherently into the exhibition format of Vicenzaoro - The Jewellery Boutique Show, where the offer is structured in thematic Communities: product areas that bring together companies that share a common identity, language and positioning.

 

The reference Communities for the VO Awards are:

  • ICON - High jewellery
  • CREATION - Gold and silver jewellery production
  • LOOK - Contemporary jewellery


Each category is therefore closely linked to its Community of reference, enhancing its spirit and excellence. The transversal categories (Chain and Young) complete the picture by rewarding distinctive elements and new protagonists in the sector, helping to tell the story of the richness and variety of today's goldsmith panorama.

THE JURY

The judging of the competing jewellery will be entrusted to an exceptional jury, composed of leading figures from the international jewellery, fashion, gemology, communication and retail scene.

 

Each member of the jury has been associated with a specific thematic area, in line with their experience and expertise.

This approach makes it possible to make the most of every aspect of the jewellery in competition, from technical solutions to design innovation, from sustainability to the ability to anticipate trends, offering a solid, authoritative and multidisciplinary analysis.

Alice Vanni

CSR Director / Member of the Board of Directors at Italpreziosi

Alice Vanni

Carolina Bucci

Designer

Carolina Bucci

Damiano Zito

CEO & Chairman at Progold S.p.A.

Damiano Zito

Federica Frosini

Editor in Chief VO+ Jewelry magazine

Federica Frosini

Costanza Operti

Owner and administrator Antica Orologeria Candido Operti

Costanza Operti

Candido Operti

Owner and administrator Antica Orologeria Candido Operti

Candido Operti

Iris Van Der Veken

Executive Director and Secretary General, WJI 2030. Member of the 100 Women @ Davos Inclusive Leadership Council

Iris Van Der Veken

Kyle Roderick

Fine jewelry and timepiece journalist for Forbes.com; author and photo editor of Bejeweled: The World of Ethical Jewelry (Rizzoli, 2019), founder and editor of @bijouxreview

Kyle Roderick

Nicolo Rapone

Jewellery Chief Operations Officer

Nicolo Rapone

Paola De Luca

TRENDVISION Jewellery + Forecasting Founder & Creative Director

Paola De Luca

Rui Galopim de Carvalho

Gem Education Consultant

Rui Galopim de Carvalho

Stéphanie Hernandez Barragan

Buying and Marketing Director for Watches & Jewelry Galeries Lafayette Group

Stéphanie Hernandez Barragan

arrow_back
arrow_forward

PARTICIPATE TO THE VO AWARDS

Participating to the VO Awards means confronting the best of the industry in a context that embodies the essence of craftsmanship, Made in Italy and the international openness of contemporary jewellery.

Why participate

Exhibit your creations in a prestigious context

Exhibit your creations in a prestigious context

Compete with industry players

Compete with industry players

Gain international visibility within Vicenzaoro, the heart of the goldsmithing world for over 70 years

Gain international visibility within Vicenzaoro, the heart of the goldsmithing world for over 70 years

arrow_back
arrow_forward

Who can participate

Exhibitors at Vicenzaoro January 2026

How to participate

Read the rules carefully and submit your application by November 30, 2025.

 

For your application to be complete, you must send to marketing.jewellery@iegexpo.it the following materials:

  1. The Product Detail Sheet, with a detailed technical description and manufacturing information
  2. Images and videos of the product
  3. Any supporting communication initiatives
  4. The Privacy Policy, completed and signed. Remember to check the “allow” box!

Useful documents

draft

Privacy Policy

download
draft

Regulation

download
draft

Product detail

download

Do you have any questions?

Write to: marketing.jewellery@iegexpo.it

DATES NOT TO BE MISSED

September 5, 2025 - Opening of applications

Prepare your jewellery and application materials.

30 November 2025 - Closing date for applications

We will accept applications until 23.59 (CEST) on 30 November. Please be on time and do not wait until the last minute to send in your materials!

January 2026 - First jury selection

The jury will select three jewels for each category, find out if you are among the finalists.

Vicenzaoro January 2026: Exhibition and Award Ceremony

If you have entered the finalists, you will be able to admire your jewel on display during Vicenzaoro January 2026. Wait for the vote by buyers and visitors and attend the award ceremony on Sunday 18 January to find out if you have won!